Top 50 Sandwiches - Ranked by Scoresman (3 Viewers)

[Zow]

Uncrustables are amazing. Never liked the traditional PB&J but man uncrustables are good.

Until they sit in a pantry for several months. I ordered some on Instacart for a fishing trip during the pandemic. I'd never had them before that. Everyone on the trip loved them and I decided to make them a regular snack for us on fishing trips. We got back and I threw the extras in the pantry to pull out for the next trip a couple months later. Since I bought them on Instacart I had no idea they lived in the freezer. The honey and peanut butter on wheat actually held up in the sense that they weren't as good but they also weren't gag-inducing repulsive. The other flavors not so much.

Yeah you gotta freeze them, man.

 

[Drunken knight]

#44 - Tuna Melt​

Country of origin: USA

Tuna salad served with cheddar cheese and tomato, then grilled.

Our first warm sandwich, this one barely beat out a regular tuna salad sandwich. The inclusion of melted cheddar makes this a really good sandwich.

i used to offer a great tuna salad/melt... poached albacore in basil oil, tossed with diced tomato, onion, basil, and mayo. of course this was an aversion for me. had to get other cooks to try it before finished product was read to serve

 

[shuke]

#48 - Bologna​

Country of origin: USA

Traditionally made from pre-sliced bologna sausage between slices of white bread, along with various condiments, such as mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup

Another childhood favorite that gets passed by better sandwiches. I ate this regularly as a kid, crusts cut off. I still occasionally throw a slice of bologna onto a meat heavy sandwich.

Does this cover fried bologna or is that a potential other selection?

 

[Scoresman]

#44 - Tuna Melt​

Country of origin: USA

Tuna salad served with cheddar cheese and tomato, then grilled.

Our first warm sandwich, this one barely beat out a regular tuna salad sandwich. The inclusion of melted cheddar makes this a really good sandwich.

i used to offer a great tuna salad/melt... poached albacore in basil oil, tossed with diced tomato, onion, basil, and mayo. of course this was an aversion for me. had to get other cooks to try it before finished product was read to serve

That sounds amazing to me.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

#44 - Tuna Melt​

Country of origin: USA

Tuna salad served with cheddar cheese and tomato, then grilled.

Our first warm sandwich, this one barely beat out a regular tuna salad sandwich. The inclusion of melted cheddar makes this a really good sandwich.

Not sure I’ve ever had a proper tuna melt. I love a cold tuna sandwich though

In case you can’t guess I like just tuna (some juice left in it), mayo, salt and pepper. Maybe I’ll get adventurous and toss in some dill or capers
White bread

I usually scarf it down so fast it gets stuck in my throat. If I ever eat one without a beverage I’ll probably die from it

When we were first dating, maybe even after marriage my wife would make it with miracle whip and celery and onions. It was vile

Finally got to the point where we had to make separate tuna

Currently have it in my Top 20

 

[Scoresman]

#48 - Bologna​

Country of origin: USA

Traditionally made from pre-sliced bologna sausage between slices of white bread, along with various condiments, such as mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup

Another childhood favorite that gets passed by better sandwiches. I ate this regularly as a kid, crusts cut off. I still occasionally throw a slice of bologna onto a meat heavy sandwich.

Does this cover fried bologna or is that a potential other selection?

It covers it.

 

[Scoresman]

#43 - Monte Cristo​

Country of origin: France

Depending on the regional variation, the sandwich can either be savory or a mixture of savory and sweet. In its most basic form, it is dipped in beaten egg and pan-fried, though it may also be deep-fried in beer or pancake batter.[4][5] Regional variations[2][6] may include sliced turkey or caramelized onions. Some variants are served grilled; in other variations, the Monte Cristo is served as an open sandwich, with only the bread egg-dipped and pan fried. In such cases, the fully assembled sandwich is then usually heated slightly under a grill or broiler.[2] In sweeter variations, the Monte Cristo is often covered in powdered sugar and served with maple syrup or preserves.

I definitely like a good Monte Cristo despite not being a huge fan of sweet flavors on a sandwich. I've never had one open faced.

 

[Hastur]

The leftover Thanksgiving dinner sandwich on the next day better make this list...

 

[Mister CIA]

#48 - Bologna​

Country of origin: USA

Traditionally made from pre-sliced bologna sausage between slices of white bread, along with various condiments, such as mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup

Another childhood favorite that gets passed by better sandwiches. I ate this regularly as a kid, crusts cut off. I still occasionally throw a slice of bologna onto a meat heavy sandwich.

Does this cover fried bologna or is that a potential other selection?

It covers it.

You've never had a fried bolona sandwich, have you?

 

[Mister CIA]

The leftover Thanksgiving dinner sandwich on the next day better make this list...

By next day, you mean 6:00 pm on Thursday evening?

Leftover turkey sandwich with nothing but white bread and yellow mustard served with a heap of Ruffles and a serrano pepper is a personal favorite.

 

[Drunken knight]

#43 - Monte Cristo​

Country of origin: France

Depending on the regional variation, the sandwich can either be savory or a mixture of savory and sweet. In its most basic form, it is dipped in beaten egg and pan-fried, though it may also be deep-fried in beer or pancake batter.[4][5] Regional variations[2][6] may include sliced turkey or caramelized onions. Some variants are served grilled; in other variations, the Monte Cristo is served as an open sandwich, with only the bread egg-dipped and pan fried. In such cases, the fully assembled sandwich is then usually heated slightly under a grill or broiler.[2] In sweeter variations, the Monte Cristo is often covered in powdered sugar and served with maple syrup or preserves.

I definitely like a good Monte Cristo despite not being a huge fan of sweet flavors on a sandwich. I've never had one open faced.

most that i've had are made with ham and cheese. done as either french toast method, or dipped in batter, with jam

 

[Scoresman]

#48 - Bologna​

Country of origin: USA

Traditionally made from pre-sliced bologna sausage between slices of white bread, along with various condiments, such as mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup

Another childhood favorite that gets passed by better sandwiches. I ate this regularly as a kid, crusts cut off. I still occasionally throw a slice of bologna onto a meat heavy sandwich.

Does this cover fried bologna or is that a potential other selection?

It covers it.

You've never had a fried bolona sandwich, have you?

I made one once because I wanted a BLT and was pissed we had no bacon at the time. I did like it better than not fried. I used supermarket bologna though and it looks like thinly sliced bologna is ideal.

 

[the moops]

pb&j is a no doubt top 10 sandwich for me. so easy yet so delicious.

 

[the moops]

Key to tuna melt for me is to make whatever cheesy melt sandwich first then open it up and add the cold tuna salad at the end.

 

[Scoresman]

pb&j is a no doubt top 10 sandwich for me. so easy yet so delicious.

If you take away the non-vegetarian sandwiches from my list, it's probably top 10 too.

 

[Galileo]

#50 - Peanut Butter & Jelly​

Country of origin: USA

Peanut butter and jelly or jam on bread

An American classic and probably a favorite if you are 8 years old. Personally, I never liked so much sweet on a sandwich, so my variation as a kid was peanut butter only and it knocks this one to the bottom of my rankings. May not be a popular decision.

Even at the peak age of 7, I never liked PB&J. I mean it's ok, but I have never craved one even once. And Peanut butter and honey is way better. Good choice to recognize it (it's iconic, for sure) and slot it 50th.

Agree on PB & honey’s being way better. One of my go-to’s for a quick sandwich.

Peanut Butter and Pickles FTW! I use zesty bread and butter chips for the record.

Don't knock it until you try it.

 

[the moops]

#50 - Peanut Butter & Jelly​

Country of origin: USA

Peanut butter and jelly or jam on bread

An American classic and probably a favorite if you are 8 years old. Personally, I never liked so much sweet on a sandwich, so my variation as a kid was peanut butter only and it knocks this one to the bottom of my rankings. May not be a popular decision.

Even at the peak age of 7, I never liked PB&J. I mean it's ok, but I have never craved one even once. And Peanut butter and honey is way better. Good choice to recognize it (it's iconic, for sure) and slot it 50th.

Agree on PB & honey’s being way better. One of my go-to’s for a quick sandwich.

Peanut Butter and Pickles FTW! I use zesty bread and butter chips for the record.

Don't knock it until you try it.

peanut butter and tomato is also good. and of course peanut butter and banana and honey.

 

[beer 30]

#50 - Peanut Butter & Jelly​

Country of origin: USA

Peanut butter and jelly or jam on bread

An American classic and probably a favorite if you are 8 years old. Personally, I never liked so much sweet on a sandwich, so my variation as a kid was peanut butter only and it knocks this one to the bottom of my rankings. May not be a popular decision.

I'm out, **** off unAmerican. The rest of your list is invalid

 

[Mister CIA]

#48 - Bologna​

Country of origin: USA

Traditionally made from pre-sliced bologna sausage between slices of white bread, along with various condiments, such as mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup

Another childhood favorite that gets passed by better sandwiches. I ate this regularly as a kid, crusts cut off. I still occasionally throw a slice of bologna onto a meat heavy sandwich.

Does this cover fried bologna or is that a potential other selection?

It covers it.

You've never had a fried bolona sandwich, have you?

I made one once because I wanted a BLT and was pissed we had no bacon at the time. I did like it better than not fried. I used supermarket bologna though and it looks like thinly sliced bologna is ideal.

I've only had the Oscar Mayer variety of fried bolgna, but I've heard it's heavenly witj a think slice (1/4").

Feel like I just assigned myself homework.

 

[guru_007]

egg salad, chicken salad, tuna melts to me are all top 10 sandwiches. When I make them.
However, they are so hit and miss from place to place, part of the country to part of the country, I'll very rarely order them out. When they're good (when I make them), they're outstanding. When they're bad, they're

 

[Mister CIA]

#50 - Peanut Butter & Jelly​

Country of origin: USA

Peanut butter and jelly or jam on bread

An American classic and probably a favorite if you are 8 years old. Personally, I never liked so much sweet on a sandwich, so my variation as a kid was peanut butter only and it knocks this one to the bottom of my rankings. May not be a popular decision.

Even at the peak age of 7, I never liked PB&J. I mean it's ok, but I have never craved one even once. And Peanut butter and honey is way better. Good choice to recognize it (it's iconic, for sure) and slot it 50th.

Agree on PB & honey’s being way better. One of my go-to’s for a quick sandwich.

Peanut Butter and Pickles FTW! I use zesty bread and butter chips for the record.

Don't knock it until you try it.

peanut butter and tomato is also good. and of course peanut butter and banana and honey.

Would try.

 

[ChiefD]

#50 - Peanut Butter & Jelly​

Country of origin: USA

Peanut butter and jelly or jam on bread

An American classic and probably a favorite if you are 8 years old. Personally, I never liked so much sweet on a sandwich, so my variation as a kid was peanut butter only and it knocks this one to the bottom of my rankings. May not be a popular decision.

Even at the peak age of 7, I never liked PB&J. I mean it's ok, but I have never craved one even once. And Peanut butter and honey is way better. Good choice to recognize it (it's iconic, for sure) and slot it 50th.

Uncrustables are amazing. Never liked the traditional PB&J but man uncrustables are good.

I always thought of uncrustables as the food for the whiny spoiled little kids that didn't eat anything.

snotty nosed kid: "mommy i don't like this samwich cause the bread is funny with all those things on there."

mommy: "what do you mean"?

snotty nosed kid as he points: "those things..."

mommy: "honey, that's just bread"

snotty nosed kid: "NO IT'S NOT ITS SCARY. ITS NOT BREAD!!!!"

mommy: "oh i'm sorry honey. i will just cut those off for you and it won't be so scary. mommy never wants you to be scared of anything."

snotty nosed kid as he whimpers: "thank you mommy i wuv you soooooo much."


We used to make fun of that kid back in the day?

"You don't eat crust? What the hell?"


Not saying that's you though Zow. You seem way cooler than that.

 

[Don Quixote]

#50 - Peanut Butter & Jelly​

Country of origin: USA

Peanut butter and jelly or jam on bread

An American classic and probably a favorite if you are 8 years old. Personally, I never liked so much sweet on a sandwich, so my variation as a kid was peanut butter only and it knocks this one to the bottom of my rankings. May not be a popular decision.

Even at the peak age of 7, I never liked PB&J. I mean it's ok, but I have never craved one even once. And Peanut butter and honey is way better. Good choice to recognize it (it's iconic, for sure) and slot it 50th.

Uncrustables are amazing. Never liked the traditional PB&J but man uncrustables are good.

I always thought of uncrustables as the food for the whiny spoiled little kids that didn't eat anything.

snotty nosed kid: "mommy i don't like this samwich cause the bread is funny with all those things on there."

mommy: "what do you mean"?

snotty nosed kid as he points: "those things..."

mommy: "honey, that's just bread"

snotty nosed kid: "NO IT'S NOT ITS SCARY. ITS NOT BREAD!!!!"

mommy: "oh i'm sorry honey. i will just cut those off for you and it won't be so scary. mommy never wants you to be scared of anything."

snotty nosed kid as he whimpers: "thank you mommy i wuv you soooooo much."


We used to make fun of that kid back in the day?

"You don't eat crust? What the hell?"


Not saying that's you though Zow. You seem way cooler than that.

I don’t get this. We put Uncrustables in our son’s school lunch box, but out of convenience. Trying to get kid his lunch box together before racing him off to school and then off to work, much easier to just grab an Uncrustable out of the freezer than making a PB&J each morning.

 

[AAABatteries]

Hell, if you don’t grind it up it’s a steak sandwich.

That’s one sandwich im not a fan of. Maybe I’ve just never had a good one but they are a pain in the *** to eat. I usually end up taking a bite and then pulling a whole piece of steak out

They typically seem to sound better than they taste but I've had some really good ones too.

 

[Scoresman]

I remember when I graduated from "simple sandwich with the crusts cut off and without all the funny weird stuff on it" to proper sandwiches.

It was a Subway roast beef sandwich with mayo lettuce tomato.

 

[Dickies]

Key to tuna melt for me is to make whatever cheesy melt sandwich first then open it up and add the cold tuna salad at the end.

I always make them open-faced and the broil the cheese at the end

 

[AAABatteries]

#48 - Bologna​

Country of origin: USA

Traditionally made from pre-sliced bologna sausage between slices of white bread, along with various condiments, such as mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup

Another childhood favorite that gets passed by better sandwiches. I ate this regularly as a kid, crusts cut off. I still occasionally throw a slice of bologna onto a meat heavy sandwich.

Bologna over PB&J? This is as bad as Dan's cheese rankings!!!1!!Juan!!!!

 

[Scoresman]

#42 - Croque Monsieur/Madame​

Country of origin: France

A croque monsieur is traditionally made with baked or boiled ham and sliced cheese between slices of pain de mie, topped with grated cheese and lightly salted and peppered, and then baked in an oven or fried in a frying pan. The bread may optionally be browned by grilling after being dipped in beaten egg. Traditionally Gruyère is used, but sometimes Comté or Emmental cheese as well. Some brasseries also add béchamel sauce.

Wonderful, comforting sandwich. I prefer the Croque Madame which adds an egg to the sandwich.

Up next: Our first South American sandwich!

 

[Hastur]

The leftover Thanksgiving dinner sandwich on the next day better make this list...

By next day, you mean 6:00 pm on Thursday evening?

Leftover turkey sandwich with nothing but white bread and yellow mustard served with a heap of Ruffles and a serrano pepper is a personal favorite.

Not for me. This little piggy eats another full plate of food around 6:00 PM. Half the magic of the next day leftover sandwich is everything has had time to cool down. It is a cold sandwich.

Although, an open faced hot turkey, stuffing, and gravy is awesome in it's own right.

 

[Dickies]

#48 - Bologna​

Country of origin: USA

Traditionally made from pre-sliced bologna sausage between slices of white bread, along with various condiments, such as mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup

Another childhood favorite that gets passed by better sandwiches. I ate this regularly as a kid, crusts cut off. I still occasionally throw a slice of bologna onto a meat heavy sandwich.

Bologna over PB&J? This is also as bad as Dan's cheese rankings!!!1!!Juan!!!!

I'll reserve judgement until the list is complete, but Dan's cheese rankings were an absolute abomination.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

#42 - Croque Monsieur/Madame​

Country of origin: France

A croque monsieur is traditionally made with baked or boiled ham and sliced cheese between slices of pain de mie, topped with grated cheese and lightly salted and peppered, and then baked in an oven or fried in a frying pan. The bread may optionally be browned by grilling after being dipped in beaten egg. Traditionally Gruyère is used, but sometimes Comté or Emmental cheese as well. Some brasseries also add béchamel sauce.

Wonderful, comforting sandwich. I prefer the Croque Madame which adds an egg to the sandwich.

Up next: Our first South American sandwich!

I ranked separately because getting to 50 was a stretch but no issue putting them together since it’s just adding an egg

 

[Scoresman]

#42 - Croque Monsieur/Madame​

Country of origin: France

A croque monsieur is traditionally made with baked or boiled ham and sliced cheese between slices of pain de mie, topped with grated cheese and lightly salted and peppered, and then baked in an oven or fried in a frying pan. The bread may optionally be browned by grilling after being dipped in beaten egg. Traditionally Gruyère is used, but sometimes Comté or Emmental cheese as well. Some brasseries also add béchamel sauce.

Wonderful, comforting sandwich. I prefer the Croque Madame which adds an egg to the sandwich.

Up next: Our first South American sandwich!

I ranked separately because getting to 50 was a stretch but no issue putting them together since it’s just adding an egg

Yup. I had them separate for a while until I found more sandwiches that I had forgotten about.

 

[Scoresman]

#41 - Arepa​

Country of origin: Colombia

The arepa is a flat, round, unleavened patty of soaked, ground kernels of maize, or—more frequently nowadays—maize meal or maize flour. It can be grilled, baked, fried, boiled, or steamed. The characteristics vary by color, flavor, size, and the food with which it may be stuffed, depending on the region. Simple arepas are filled with butter or cheese and baked. Depending on the meal, more filling varieties can be added with combinations of ingredients like beans, meat, avocados, eggs, tomatoes, salad, shrimp, or fish.

I first had this in Ecuador. It gave me the ****s but wow was it worth it. It was stuffed with lots of cheese and shredded meat. We also have a nearby food truck that specializes in these.

 

[Drunken knight]

#42 - Croque Monsieur/Madame​

Country of origin: France

A croque monsieur is traditionally made with baked or boiled ham and sliced cheese between slices of pain de mie, topped with grated cheese and lightly salted and peppered, and then baked in an oven or fried in a frying pan. The bread may optionally be browned by grilling after being dipped in beaten egg. Traditionally Gruyère is used, but sometimes Comté or Emmental cheese as well. Some brasseries also add béchamel sauce.

Wonderful, comforting sandwich. I prefer the Croque Madame which adds an egg to the sandwich.

Up next: Our first South American sandwich!

Can't forget béchamel!!!

 

[Dan Lambskin]

#41 - Arepa​

Country of origin: Colombia

The arepa is a flat, round, unleavened patty of soaked, ground kernels of maize, or—more frequently nowadays—maize meal or maize flour. It can be grilled, baked, fried, boiled, or steamed. The characteristics vary by color, flavor, size, and the food with which it may be stuffed, depending on the region. Simple arepas are filled with butter or cheese and baked. Depending on the meal, more filling varieties can be added with combinations of ingredients like beans, meat, avocados, eggs, tomatoes, salad, shrimp, or fish.

I first had this in Ecuador. It gave me the ****s but wow was it worth it. It was stuffed with lots of cheese and shredded meat. We also have a nearby food truck that specializes in these.

Never had one, we get a food truck at work that has them every now and again. I know a few restaurants that serve them too

Might have to try it

 

[bryhamm]

 

[Zow]

#50 - Peanut Butter & Jelly​

Country of origin: USA

Peanut butter and jelly or jam on bread

An American classic and probably a favorite if you are 8 years old. Personally, I never liked so much sweet on a sandwich, so my variation as a kid was peanut butter only and it knocks this one to the bottom of my rankings. May not be a popular decision.

Even at the peak age of 7, I never liked PB&J. I mean it's ok, but I have never craved one even once. And Peanut butter and honey is way better. Good choice to recognize it (it's iconic, for sure) and slot it 50th.

Uncrustables are amazing. Never liked the traditional PB&J but man uncrustables are good.

I always thought of uncrustables as the food for the whiny spoiled little kids that didn't eat anything.

snotty nosed kid: "mommy i don't like this samwich cause the bread is funny with all those things on there."

mommy: "what do you mean"?

snotty nosed kid as he points: "those things..."

mommy: "honey, that's just bread"

snotty nosed kid: "NO IT'S NOT ITS SCARY. ITS NOT BREAD!!!!"

mommy: "oh i'm sorry honey. i will just cut those off for you and it won't be so scary. mommy never wants you to be scared of anything."

snotty nosed kid as he whimpers: "thank you mommy i wuv you soooooo much."


We used to make fun of that kid back in the day?

"You don't eat crust? What the hell?"


Not saying that's you though Zow. You seem way cooler than that.

I'm pretty sure my wife and I collectively cursed at every one of our kids this morning and sent them off with uncrustables because it's convenient to do so.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

#48 - Bologna​

Country of origin: USA

Traditionally made from pre-sliced bologna sausage between slices of white bread, along with various condiments, such as mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup

Another childhood favorite that gets passed by better sandwiches. I ate this regularly as a kid, crusts cut off. I still occasionally throw a slice of bologna onto a meat heavy sandwich.

Fried bologna takes it to the next level, moves it up about 5 spots for me.

fried bologna is the only way to eat, much like spam

To keep it from bubbling up into a giant contact lense shape my mother used to cut slits on the corners to keep them flat. Lettuce and mustard were the usual adds.

 

[Sullie]

Let me just say this. If you're of a certain age and/or from a small town and/or you grew up in a large family - I'm from a family of 7 (5 kids + mom and dad) - then you were probably raised on crap hot dogs (oscar meyer) and crap bologna (oscar meyer). So, if you're like me, your memory of either/or is that unless you burnt the hot dogs over a camp fire or fried the bologna in a pan and masked it with mustard then you were eating an extremely miserable, mystery meat that if eaten uncooked left a slimy film in your mouth, a horrible aftertaste and left you wondering what all the fuss about hot dogs and bologna was all about.

Decades ago, after I moved away from home, I discovered edible, well made, all beef hot dogs but I had dismissed bologna for years and years because (to me) there were always so many better alternatives (chicken, ham, salami, roast beast, roadkill, etc.) However, maybe 4 or 5 years ago, I was at Kroger, I ordered some lunchmeat, did some shopping, came back to pick it up and I was handed a package of Boar's Head beef bologna along with the other deli items I had ordered. When I got home I thought "ugh" but I'll give it a try. . . especially for what I paid for it and I have to tell you, in my humble opinion, all beef bologna (while entirely unhealthy I'm certain) is actually very good. In fact, I tried out Eckrich's all beef bologna and while not as good as Boar's Head, is about half the price and worth a try as well. No frying nor globs of mustard necessary to hide the taste although I must admit that I prefer it that way (fried w/mustard.)

Just thought I'd throw that out there. Carry on.

 

[ShamrockPride]

This thread is the most rockin this place has been in a number of years.

 

[Dickies]

#41 - Arepa​

Country of origin: Colombia

The arepa is a flat, round, unleavened patty of soaked, ground kernels of maize, or—more frequently nowadays—maize meal or maize flour. It can be grilled, baked, fried, boiled, or steamed. The characteristics vary by color, flavor, size, and the food with which it may be stuffed, depending on the region. Simple arepas are filled with butter or cheese and baked. Depending on the meal, more filling varieties can be added with combinations of ingredients like beans, meat, avocados, eggs, tomatoes, salad, shrimp, or fish.

I first had this in Ecuador. It gave me the ****s but wow was it worth it. It was stuffed with lots of cheese and shredded meat. We also have a nearby food truck that specializes in these.

These are so ****ing good. I'm struggling to think of 40 sandwiches better

 

[Scoresman]

#41 - Arepa​

Country of origin: Colombia

The arepa is a flat, round, unleavened patty of soaked, ground kernels of maize, or—more frequently nowadays—maize meal or maize flour. It can be grilled, baked, fried, boiled, or steamed. The characteristics vary by color, flavor, size, and the food with which it may be stuffed, depending on the region. Simple arepas are filled with butter or cheese and baked. Depending on the meal, more filling varieties can be added with combinations of ingredients like beans, meat, avocados, eggs, tomatoes, salad, shrimp, or fish.

I first had this in Ecuador. It gave me the ****s but wow was it worth it. It was stuffed with lots of cheese and shredded meat. We also have a nearby food truck that specializes in these.

These are so ****ing good. I'm struggling to think of 40 sandwiches better

It gets really tough once this gets through the classics that I don't really eat anymore. Every time you have a particular, great sandwich, it feels like the best thing you ever ate and how can anything else be better.

 

[heckmanm]

Let me just say this. If you're of a certain age and/or from a small town and/or you grew up in a large family - I'm from a family of 7 (5 kids + mom and dad) - then you were probably raised on crap hot dogs (oscar meyer) and crap bologna (oscar meyer). So, if you're like me, your memory of either/or is that unless you burnt the hot dogs over a camp fire or fried the bologna in a pan and masked it with mustard then you were eating an extremely miserable, mystery meat that if eaten uncooked left a slimy film in your mouth, a horrible aftertaste and left you wondering what all the fuss about hot dogs and bologna was all about.

Decades ago, after I moved away from home, I discovered edible, well made, all beef hot dogs but I had dismissed bologna for years and years because (to me) there were always so many better alternatives (chicken, ham, salami, roast beast, roadkill, etc.) However, maybe 4 or 5 years ago, I was at Kroger, I ordered some lunchmeat, did some shopping, came back to pick it up and I was handed a package of Boar's Head beef bologna along with the other deli items I had ordered. When I got home I thought "ugh" but I'll give it a try. . . especially for what I paid for it and I have to tell you, in my humble opinion, all beef bologna (while entirely unhealthy I'm certain) is actually very good. In fact, I tried out Eckrich's all beef bologna and while not as good as Boar's Head, is about half the price and worth a try as well. No frying nor globs of mustard necessary to hide the taste although I must admit that I prefer it that way (fried w/mustard.)

Just thought I'd throw that out there. Carry on.

Agree with a lot of this. Just wanted to add that trying mortadella has nearly ruined American bologna for me. But I'll still occacionally fry up a couple slices (with the notches as @Leroy Hoard mentioned) for nostalgia's sake

 

[Gatorade]

Best sandwich ever was a soft crab BLT at a local restaurant. Amazing !
Had it on the menu for two weeks and then it was gone.

 

[Hastur]

Best sandwich ever was a soft crab BLT at a local restaurant. Amazing !
Had it on the menu for two weeks and then it was gone.

Holy smokes that sounds good.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Let me just say this. If you're of a certain age and/or from a small town and/or you grew up in a large family - I'm from a family of 7 (5 kids + mom and dad) - then you were probably raised on crap hot dogs (oscar meyer) and crap bologna (oscar meyer). So, if you're like me, your memory of either/or is that unless you burnt the hot dogs over a camp fire or fried the bologna in a pan and masked it with mustard then you were eating an extremely miserable, mystery meat that if eaten uncooked left a slimy film in your mouth, a horrible aftertaste and left you wondering what all the fuss about hot dogs and bologna was all about.

Decades ago, after I moved away from home, I discovered edible, well made, all beef hot dogs but I had dismissed bologna for years and years because (to me) there were always so many better alternatives (chicken, ham, salami, roast beast, roadkill, etc.) However, maybe 4 or 5 years ago, I was at Kroger, I ordered some lunchmeat, did some shopping, came back to pick it up and I was handed a package of Boar's Head beef bologna along with the other deli items I had ordered. When I got home I thought "ugh" but I'll give it a try. . . especially for what I paid for it and I have to tell you, in my humble opinion, all beef bologna (while entirely unhealthy I'm certain) is actually very good. In fact, I tried out Eckrich's all beef bologna and while not as good as Boar's Head, is about half the price and worth a try as well. No frying nor globs of mustard necessary to hide the taste although I must admit that I prefer it that way (fried w/mustard.)

Just thought I'd throw that out there. Carry on.

Every once in awhile I’ll buy a small pack of the pre packaged Oscar Meyer bologna. I intentionally get the one that has I believe pork, chicken and beef (and God knows what else ). Takes me back to about 1980

 

[Hastur]

Then why'd you stop makin' the sandwich?

 

[ChiefD]

Joe's KC BBQ makes a great sandwich called the Z-man.

Smoked brisket
Provolone cheese
Onion rings
BBQ sauce

On a spectacular bun. If I could have only one sandwich the rest of my life this would be it.

 

[heckmanm]

Local bbq place does

Smoked bologna (cut about 1/2” thick)
Pimento cheese
Pulled pork
Cole slaw

 

[Murph]

Great thread. So many good options but you just can't beat a really good banh mi. And it must come from a hole-in-the-wall kind of place.